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Josh is Managing Editor at The Lansing Journal and believes in the power and purpose of community news. He covers any local topics—from village government to theatre, from business openings to migratory birds.

Agenda: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting – 2/27/23

Meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Center All residents are welcome to attend meetings of the Park District Board of Commissioners. The Board typically meets on the third Monday of each month, and per the Open Meetings Act they publish an agenda to notify the public of items...

Video: Setting the stage for the February 28 candidate forum

Forum takes place at 6 p.m. on Tuesday at Lansing Public Library by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 24, 2023) – Journal Publisher Melanie Jongsma and Managing Editor Josh Bootsma spent hours at the Lansing Public Library this week preparing for the February 28 candidate forum. Part of that time was...

Sunnybrook School District 171 Board Agenda 2/27/23

District 171 Board meeting – 6:30 p.m. LANSING, Ill. (February 24, 2023) – The February 27 meeting of the District 171 School Board begins at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will occur at Heritage Middle School, 19266 Burnham Avenue in Lansing. Agenda - 6:30 p.m. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Mission ...

Special use for venue, indoor recreation request – Planning and Zoning agenda 2/22/23

LANSING, Ill. (February 20, 2022) – All residents are welcome to attend Planning and Zoning Board meetings. The Planning and Zoning Board meets as needed, and per the Open Meetings Act they publish an agenda to notify the public of items that are up for discussion. Meetings typically begin...

LPD seeks public help in search for missing 11-year-old

By Josh Bootsma UPDATE: At 4:41 p.m. LPD sent a CodeRed message saying, "The Lansing Police Department is happy to report that Josiah Wilson, the missing 11yr old boy has been located. Thank you." LANSING, Ill. (February 19, 2023) – The Lansing Police Department sent out a request for public help...

TIF agreements for Ridge Road projects, liquor license to QuikTrip – Village Board agendas 2/21/23

LANSING, Ill. (February 18, 2023) – The February 21 Lansing Village Board meetings begin at 7 p.m. with the regular board meeting, which is directly followed by the Committee of the Whole meeting. Village Board meeting agenda (7 p.m.) Many of the items brought before the Village Board at this meeting...

Video: Decorating doors for Black History Month at TF South

TF South celebrates Black History with door decorating contest by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2023) – The Lansing Journal wandered the halls of TF South this week in search of doors decorated for Black History Month. What we found were thoughtful, clever, and artistic expressions of pride, courage, and...

Rescheduled: Lan-Oak Park District Board meeting

Meeting moved from Monday 2/20 to Monday 2/27 By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 17, 2023) – The Lan-Oak Park District board meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting originally scheduled for Monday, February 20, have been rescheduled for Monday, February 27. The meeting will take place at the Eisenhower Fitness &...

April 4 election – Who we know is running, and who we don’t

Candidates requested to submit bio information by Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 16, 2023) – With the April 4 municipal election less than two months away, The Lansing Journal has continued to gather information about the choices Lansing voters will make as they fill out their ballots. Part of this process is...

Black History Month-themed Library event features Southside Soul Kings

By Josh Bootsma LANSING, Ill. (February 15, 2023) – The Lansing Public Library's "Library @ Nite" series will include a Black History Month-themed event featuring food and music that will take place on Friday, February 24. The highlight of the evening, which starts at 6:30 p.m., will be a performance by...